How to make an inscription on the lock screen Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: 3 proven ways

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 lock screen is not just a touch protection, but also a business card for your smartphone. Many users want to personalize it by adding their own name, contact in case of loss or motivational phrase. However, standard MIUI settings do not always allow you to do this intuitively. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, from built-in functions to workarounds using third-party applications.

It is important to understand that customization options depend on the firmware version. The Redmi Note 8 has MIUI 10/11/12 installed out of the box (depending on the region and release date), and in newer versions some options may be missing or moved. We took these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that are relevant to all versions of the software. If you upgrade to MIUI 14+, please note a separate section with alternative solutions.

Before you start, check:

• 📱 Version MIUI: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI
• 🔒 Type of lockdown: PIN, a pattern lock or fingerprint (some methods require removal of the lock)
• 📲 Root rights (required only for advanced methods)

Method 1: Built-in “Text on the Lock Screen” function in MIUI

The easiest method is to use standard MIUI settings, which works on most firmware versions, but has limitations on text length and location.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Settings (or Lock Screen Signature in older versions).
3. Activate the switch to show text.
4. Enter the desired text (up to 30 characters is a strict system restriction).
5. Click Save and check the result by locking the screen.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 12.5+ This item may be hidden. If you can't find it, try an alternative path: Settings. → Display. → Lock screen → If there's no option, move on to the next way.

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Advantages of the method:

• ✅ Does not require the installation of third-party applications
• ✅ It's not rooting.
• ✅ Text is displayed even when the phone is turned off (on some firmwares)

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Symbols restriction (you can not write long text)
• ❌ No way to change the font or color
• ❌ Some of the text disappears after the update.

Method 2: Using the Notes widget on the lock screen

If the built-in feature is not available or you are not comfortable with its limitations, you can use the Notes widget bypass, which allows you to add longer text, but has its own nuances:

1. Create a new note in the standard Notes app (or Mi Notes).
2. Enter the text you want (up to 500 characters can be used, but only a part will be displayed on the lock screen).
3. Save the note and return to the main screen.
4. Long press on the free space of the screen → Widgets.
5. Find the Notes widget (usually 4×1 or 4×2) and drag it to the screen.
6. Select the created note and place the widget in a convenient place.
7. Now go to Settings → Lock Screen → Widgets and activate the display of widgets on the locked screen.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 12.5+ Widgets on the lock screen may not display correctly or require unlocking to view. Before setting up, check this in the Settings section. → Confidentiality → Application lockdown.

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If the text in the widget is cropped, try to reduce the font size in the note itself or divide the information into a few short paragraphs.

Method 3: Third-party applications for customization

If standard methods don't work, Google Play apps will come to the rescue, offering advanced features like changing fonts, color, animations, and even adding images next to text.-3 tested solutions:

1. Lock Screen Widget (by Appxy)

The app allows you to create a custom widget with text and place it on the lock screen.

• 🎨 Choice of font, colour and background
• 📏 Setting the position of the text (top/bottom/center)
• 🔄 Automatic text updates (for example, to display date)

Cons: Requires permission to overlay over other windows.

2. Hi Locker

A complete replacement for the standard lock screen with text, animations and themes, suitable for those who want to radically change the look of the lock, important: once installed, you will have to disable the standard MIUI lock in the security settings.

3. KLCK Kustom Lock Screen Maker

For advanced users, the app allows you to create unique lock screens from scratch, including dynamic text (such as weather or charge level), takes time to set up, but gives you maximum freedom.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party blockers:

• 🔋 Battery consumption can increase by 5-15%
• 🛡️ Some functions (fingerprint, Face Unlock) may not work well.
• 🔄 After updating MIUI appendix may reset

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How to remove the inscription from the lock screen

If you decide to return the standard look of the lock screen, do it simply:

1. For embedded text: go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings and turn off the option to Show Text.
2. For widgets: remove the widget from the home screen and turn it off in Settings → Lock screen → Widgets.
3. For third-party applications: remove the application or reset its settings to factory ones.

If you have artifacts left on the screen after deleting the text (for example, an empty field), follow the following steps:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🧹 Clear the Settings app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Reset the lock screen settings to standard (Settings) → Lock screen → Reset).

Limitations and frequent problems

When you set up text on the Redmi Note 8 lock screen, users face typical difficulties, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

If neither method worked, your version of MIUI may have severe limitations, and there are two options left:

• 🔧 Install custom firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience or LineageOS) where there are no such restrictions.
• 📱 Use a screen sticker (physically but unaesthetically).

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On the Redmi Note 8 with MIUI 13+, the standard text addition function can be disabled at the firmware level, in which case the only working option is third-party apps or custom firmware.

Security: What can and can’t be written on the lock screen

When you add text to the lock screen, keep in mind security, some data can be used by attackers if the phone falls into the wrong hands.

• 🚫 Full FIO + Date of birth (you can find passwords for other services)
• 🚫 Passport number, TIN or other documents
• 🚫 Passwords from Wi-Fi, email or social networks (even in encrypted form)
• 🚫 Address of residence or work

What can be written safely:

• ✅ Name or nickname (for example, Ivan's phone, return for a reward)
• ✅ Alternative contact (e.g., on issues of: @ivan_telegram)
• ✅ Motivational phrase or quote
• ✅ Reminder (for example, don’t forget to buy milk!)

⚠️ Note: If you provide a contact to contact, use a messenger (Telegram, Viber) instead of a phone number. This will protect you from spam if someone decides to call “just like that».

FAQ: Frequent questions about text customization on the lock screen